In order to find star conditions that support extraterrestrial life, NASA plans to launch two empty rockets next month

Author:Science fiction Time:2022.06.29

Science Fiction Network June 29 (Wang Ziyu) Since the successful launch of a rocket in the inland area of Australia on June 26, NASA plans to launch two rockets in early July. According to reports. These two rockets will help scientists understand how the starlight affects the atmosphere of a planet and how life is generated or interrupted.

UV is an electromagnetic wave between the frequency between visible light and X -rays. It is an irreversible light that is higher than blue -purple light, and it is also a key factor in finding life. Because a small amount of ultraviolet rays can help form the molecules needed for life, too much ultraviolet rays will erode the atmosphere and leave a planet that is not suitable for life. Two rockets that will be launched in July, their tasks are some important measurements for ultraviolet light.

According to scientists, the destination of the Rockets is set in the half -man Mastefar A and B. This is two solar stars near the earth, and the only other star with complete ultraviolet measurement data. Ultraviolet rays are generated by the outer electrons of the atom, and it will be absorbed by dust and gas in space. However, because the half -person Maste Alpha galaxy is very close to the earth, only 4.3 light years, most of the ultraviolet rays can reach here before being absorbed.

However, because ultraviolet rays are blocked by the atmosphere of the earth, researchers must send the instrument to space to measure it. Because the full range of ultraviolet rays cannot be measured with one instrument, the two instruments carried by the two empty rockets will measure extremely ultraviolet light and distant ultraviolet light. This information will be used to create models to help astronomers evaluate which other star systems can support residential environments.

At present, the two empty rockets are planned to be launched on July 4 and July 12, respectively.

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